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Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
Kobayashi Yoko Co's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -12.67%.
The industry rank for Kobayashi Yoko Co's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8742's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 70.29% of 764
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 14.755
vs TSE:8742: -12.67
Kobayashi Yoko Co (TSE:8742) 3-Year RORE % Explanation
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.
Be Aware
Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
Kobayashi Yoko Co 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Kobayashi Yoko Co 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kobayashi Yoko Co's 3-Year RORE % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
TSE:8742 vs MS, GS, SCHW: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Kobayashi Yoko Co's 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Kobayashi Yoko Co 3-Year RORE % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Kobayashi Yoko Co's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kobayashi Yoko Co's 3-Year RORE % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
In the calculation of 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 3-year before.
Kobayashi Yoko Co (TSE:8742) has a 3-Year RORE % of -12.67 as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Kobayashi Yoko Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kobayashi Yoko Co ranks #537 out of 764 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 70.3%.
Is Kobayashi Yoko Co's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Kobayashi Yoko Co's current 3-Year RORE % is -12.67. Based on the distribution chart, Kobayashi Yoko Co ranks #537 out of 764 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kobayashi Yoko Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kobayashi Yoko Co's 3-Year RORE % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Kobayashi Yoko Co ranks #537 out of 764 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Kobayashi Yoko Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 14.76. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year RORE % for a Capital Markets company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Capital Markets companies is 14.76, based on 764 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Kobayashi Yoko Co and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 14.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kobayashi Yoko Co's current 3-Year RORE % is -12.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kobayashi Yoko Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobayashi Yoko Co (TSE:8742) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円337.31, compared to a current price of 円551.00 — trading 63.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -12.67. Kobayashi Yoko Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kobayashi Yoko Co (TSE:8742), the current 3-Year RORE % is -12.67 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Kobayashi Yoko Co (TSE:8742) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobayashi Yoko Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円551.00 is trading 63.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円337.31.
GuruFocus considers Kobayashi Yoko Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8742:
3-Year RORE %: -12.67
GF Value™: 円337.31 vs. price of 円551.00 (63.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8742 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kobayashi Yoko Co Ltd is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the provision of investment and financial services. The company is organized in following business segments - Investment/Financial Services, Living/Environment business, Sports Facilities, Real Estate business, and Internet Advertising and Other businesses.
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